James Lowery

Procurement Manager, IT Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Procurement

Finance, Vendor Sourcing

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Summary

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Sourcing

Vendor Management

Sales Management

Supplier Performance

Purchasing Programs

Operations

Revitalization

KPI

Procurement Strategies

Negotiations

Systems & Control

Specialties: purchasing, sales, negotiation, cost reduction, locating parts, Crossing parts, researching commodities, buying excess inventory, saving companies 30-40% on their bottom line profit.

Experience

IT Procurement Specialist - Contractor at Southern Wine & Spirits July 2016 - Present

• Processed and complete Information Technology equipment request as they are submitted thru the ticketing system.

• Guided users towards correct process and procedure for requesting Information Technology equipment.

• Worked directly with the local Support Technicians to ensure effective and accurate information entry in the ticketing system to facilitate faster order processing.

• Communicated effectively with all Information Technology vendors to ensure the most cost effective and accurate order entry.

• Assisted with Information Technology ordering information gathering to ensure inventory control and ordering efficiency.

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• Reconciled invoice exceptions to ensure timely invoice and payment processing to assist in fostering good vendor relations.

• Worked directly with members of the Ariba iShop approval workflow to ensure order are processed thru iShop in a timely manner.

• Assisted with Asset Management and Inventory control for all Southern Wines and Spirits divisions.

• Maintained and update department processes and documentation for standard equipment to ensure the most accurate information for entering orders.

• Reported on all exceptions and training opportunities within the Information Technology ordering system.

• Performed other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the department and function at Southern Wines and Spirits.

• Acquired and maintained knowledge of Information Technology equipment usage and implementation

• Acquired and maintained Knowledge of Information Technology ordering software Scout at National Scouting Report

September 2014 - Present

Recruiting, College Recruiter, Social Media, Management,Coaching, Team Leadership, Scouting, Solution Selling, Business Development, Sales, Consulting. Account Manager/Buyer at Sonicare Solutions

June 2010 - May 2015 (5 years)

Areas of Expertise:

Team Leadership, OEM/EMS Strategic Supplier Development, Business Development, Global Purchasing, Vendor Management, Business Process Development, Presentations, Reporting, Training & Staff Development, Commodity Markets, MRO.

• Running and analyzing monthly Inventory Valuation Reports, Sales History Reports, and weekly Purchase Advice Reports.

• Inventory planning for LCD/LED panels, PCBs, connectors, lenses, cameras,cables, microphones, other

electronics components and products to ensure the RAW material and Finished Goods are on hand and available for production and sales.

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

• Reorder points and safety stock evaluation using sales history moving averages and sales forecast.

• Vendors' evaluation: Prices, Payment Terms, and Shipping terms negotiation.

• Managing purchases from over 90 domestic and oversea vendors. Page 2

• Monitoring lead times to ensure the company database indicates the correct information.

• Scheduling purchase orders. Coordinating with suppliers to expedite or postpone deliveries.

• New BOM evaluation and coordinating BOM updates with Engineering if discrepancies appear.

• Monitoring material changes from engineering and suppliers change notices. Coordinate and implement changes with production manager and buyers.

• Issuing internal production orders for CM (contract manufacturers).

• Coordinating with warehouse to ensure the components will be shipped to CMs without delays.

• Searching for new products and ordering samples for Marketing and Engineering evaluations.

• Coordinating Customs Clearance with company Customs Brokers by providing all needed documents for ocean and air shipments.

• Managing and coordinating all purchasing activities in Purchasing Department.

• Supervising 5 inventory planners/buyers.

Sales and Purchasing Manager

December 2005 - May 2008 (2 years 6 months)

Aviation Buyer, Aerospace Buyer. Business Development, Procurement Manager, Global Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, IT Procurement, Information & Technology Services Procurement.,

• Performed all Sr. Buyer duties, such as sourcing, quoting, negotiations, and expediting.

• ROHs migration from Non-ROHs to ROHs part.

• Monitor and report inventory and shipment status to management and customer service.

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

• Managing purchases from over 400 domestic and oversea vendors.

• Monitoring lead times to ensure the company database indicates the correct information.

• Scheduling purchase orders. Coordinating with suppliers to expedite or postpone deliveries.

• Coordinating with warehouse to ensure the components will be shipped to CMs without delays.

• Searching for new products and ordering samples for Marketing and Engineering evaluations.

• Coordinating Customs Clearance with company Customs Brokers by providing all needed documents for ocean and air shipments.

• Managing and coordinating all purchasing activities in Purchasing Department including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions accordingly

• Supervising 5 inventory planners/buyers.

Purchasing/Buyer/Sales at AZEGO AG

January 2003 - January 2004 (1 year 1 month)

• Administered new projects for a 5 person sales team.

• Developed new product lines, enhanced existing relationships with OEM's / Manufacturers.

• Managed a 8-employee procurement team.

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• Developed relationships with major OEM Medical Device Manufacturers.

<< GE, AGILENT, MEDTRONIC, SEIMENS, and STRYKER to name a few.

• Reduced vendor cost by 25%.

• Sourced vendors in Asia while my competitors were not open for business yet.

• Supervised an office staff of 19 people.

Account Manager/Buyer

November 2002 - May 2003 (7 months)

• Manage Global Negotiations for Commodity with spend of approximately $720m.

• Supplier Relationship Development

• Worked independently 100% of the time without supervision. Promoted 4 times within 6 months for

exceeding company goals.

• Organize quarterly roadmap and supplier review with suppliers and internal team.

• Manage Strategic Supply Chain Initiatives within commodity

• Develop and implement plans for the use of Preferred Suppliers

• Gather and report market information and intelligence

• Delivery of Cost Reduction Targets

• Negotiate and manage all contracts and agreements for assigned commodity

• Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodity

• Manage the supplier performance for quality, obsolescence and reduction of Total Cost Of Ownership (TCOO).

International Sales Manager / Purchasing Manager

June 2000 - September 2002 (2 years 4 months)

I managed sales office and OEM accounts for electronic components, semiconductors, IC's and memory modules. Responsibilities included managing sales staff of 10+ people while consistently generating $50K + profit per month. Maintained relationships with new and established companies, trained sales staff, oversaw the purchasing department to fill orders, expedite shipments and coordinate deliveries through customs. Sales Manager at PartsBase.com

February 1998 - March 2000 (2 years 2 months)

Aviation Parts Locating Service, Internet research, Internet Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Prospecting, Inventory Management, Commercial & Defense Procurement, PMA Cross references, Avionics, Avionic Purchasing, Avionic Procurement, Defense Purchasing. Purchasing Manager at Powerline Components

January 1998 - February 1999 (1 year 2 months)

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement/Vendor Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain BPI Projects, Supply Chain Recruitment, Managing supply chain operations (Procurement, Logistics, Page 4

Materials Management), Recruitment, Training & Development of Supply Chain Organisation, Implementing Supply Chain Processes

• Enhanced opportunities to achieve program objectives by analyzing and negotiating mutually acceptable supplier price, schedules, and terms of conditions. Complied with State and Federal procurement regulations.

Responsibility:

• Lead development of sourcing strategy and implementation for assigned product or supplier.

• Lead supplier selection for assigned New Product Introduction program and identify needs for supplier/technology development to support NPI

• Exceeded expectations in working well with others in a group environment.

• Drive to meet target cost and generate ideas for continuous cost reduction.

• Drive new product introduction milestone sourcing deliverables..

• Understand corresponding product roadmaps and communicate with the engineer to provided design guidance of material cost, availability, vendor service and new technology trends.

• Drive supply chain simplification (localization) through NPIs

• Material shortage support to purchasing department

• Co-operation with overseas sourcing teams

Achievements:

• Localization of main commodities such as metal fabrication, connectors, hardware, electronic components (active & passive), pcbs, and plastics.

• Commodity cost down around 7%

• RFQ hit rate improvement of 20% which increased sales Education

The University of Toledo

A.A, B.S., Food Service Management, 1987 - 1991

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi.

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, 1987 - 1991 Page 5

James Lowery

Procurement Manager, IT Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Procurement Finance, Vendor Sourcing

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